Experts at Edinburgh Zoo say they expect the giant panda breeding season to begin earlier this year, as both Tian Tian, a.k.a. "Sweetie," and Yang Guang, a.k.a. "Sunshine" (above), are exhibiting changes in their behavior indicating they will soon be ready to mate.

Indian delegates limber up before the World Yoga Conference in Jammu. The conference to promote global peace and harmony through yoga and meditation is supposed to last three days, but they're flexible.

Royal Artillery Sgt. Kevin Bowen surveys the ground covered by his 105mm gun during an exercise in Otterburn, United Kingdom. Artillery units from Britain and France are taking part in an intensive training exercise for regular and reserve army units preparing for Afghanistan.

Sergio Romo is so shy, he takes his whirlpool baths in full uniform. (Spring training, Scottsdale, Ariz.)

Some guys just don't like to get naked in front of other guys:

Sergio Romo is so shy, he takes his whirlpool baths in full uniform. (Spring training, Scottsdale, Ariz.)

Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, who never really outgrew playing with model airplanes, "flies" his airliner inside the Leipzig/Halle airport in Schkeuditz, Germany. Ryanair intends to increase the company's stake in the eastern German airport.